With less than 24 hours until Election Day, the Harris-Waltz campaign has released a new video narrated by Viola Davis.
The 90-second spot, titled “Mother,” begins with the Oscar winner telling the story of Harris’ mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris. “When you become a mother, something snaps inside you,” Davis says. “You will realize that these children will be your legacy long after you are gone.”
Davis says, showing a photo of Shyamala. “This mother came to America at the age of 19. She was 5 feet tall, but she became a cancer researcher and gave birth to two daughters, Kamala and Maya. And with them, she inherited her legacy. has been created.
“She taught her children to believe in themselves and stand up for others,” she continues. “It made Kamala the prosecutor who fought for justice, the attorney general who took on corporations to protect workers, the senator and vice president who stood up for women’s rights. And in this moment, Kamala Harris has taken another step forward.”
Davis says, as Beyoncé’s “Freedom” plays throughout the video. Every generation has to do better than the previous generation. That is your legacy. All Americans should be able to save enough to buy a home, start a business, and invest. Now is the time for a new generation of leadership that believes in optimism and a better future for all Americans. ”
The video ends with Davis’ words, “This daughter of Shyamala, the daughter of America’s story, is ready to move us forward.”
Harris made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live with her SNL doppelganger Maya Rudolph on Saturday. Lady Gaga will be speaking for Mr. Harris on Monday, and Oprah Winfrey, Ricky Martin, Jazmine Sullivan, The Roots, DJ Cassidy, Fat Joe, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Adam Blackstone will also appear. He is expected to appear at the rally in Philadelphia. At the same time, Katy Perry, Andra Day and D-Nice will perform at the Pittsburgh rally.
